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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,775.22, 34,189.71 and 13,444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,775.22, 34,189.71 and 13,444.76 is: 18,553.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,775.22 : 34,189.71 = 13,444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,775.22/34,189.71 = 13,444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,775.22x = 34,189.71 × 13,444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,775.22x = 459,672,445.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,672,445.42/24,775.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,553.72

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